Central Córdoba vs Boca Juniors – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:2
02/05/2026 at 15:15 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 9
  • Referee: Arasa N. (Arg)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.312.36
Ball possession
35%65%
Total shots
1411
Shots on target
48
Big chances
13
Corner kicks
33
Passes
69% (194/281)84% (453/537)
Yellow cards
33
Expected goals (xG)
1.312.36
xG on target (xGOT)
2.222.22
Total shots
1411
Shots on target
48
Shots off target
83
Blocked shots
20
Shots inside the box
86
Shots outside the box
65
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
13
Corner kicks
33
Touches in opposition box
1620
Accurate through passes
12
Offsides
21
Free kicks
1116
Passes
69% (194/281)84% (453/537)
Long passes
33% (16/48)43% (24/56)
Passes in final third
53% (47/89)70% (71/101)
Crosses
35% (6/17)13% (2/15)
Expected assists (xA)
1.041.28
Throw ins
1915
Fouls
1611
Tackles
88% (14/16)80% (12/15)
Duels won
5370
Clearances
2335
Interceptions
1412
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
63
xGOT faced
2.222.22
Goals prevented
0.221.22

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 2)
  • 15', Martinez F. 🟨,
  • 20', Barinaga J. 🟨,
  • 34', Barinaga J. , Weigandt M. ,
  • 39', Belmonte T. 🟨,
  • 43', 0 - 1, Velasco A. , Alarcon Cepeda W. H. (A),
  • 45', 0 - 2, Gimenez M. , Zeballos E. (A),
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 46', Gonzalez L. , Moyano S. ,
  • 56', 1 - 2, Santos M. , Maciel A. R. (A),
  • 66', Zeballos E. , Aranda T. ,
  • 66', Gimenez M. , Miguel Merentiel ,
  • 67', Martinez F. , Tijanovich H. ,
  • 67', Naya E. , Iacobellis M. ,
  • 76', Alarcon Cepeda W. H. , Paredes L. ,
  • 76', Angel Romero , Delgado M. ,
  • 80', Delgado M. 🟨,
  • 88', Iacobellis M. 🟨,
  • 88', Vera M. , Varaldo L. ,
  • 90+4', Maciel A. R. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Central Córdoba
16.8%
Draw
29.5%
Boca Juniors
53.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
14.1% 28.6% 57.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

13.7% 27.8% 58.9%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Central Córdoba has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2.7%)
  • Boca Juniors has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Central Córdoba than the current prediction. (-3.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Boca Juniors than the current prediction. (+5.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Boca Juniors could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Central Córdoba - Boca Juniors Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    5.6
    (6.6)
    3.18
    (3.25)
    1.76
    (1.62)
    6%
    (7.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Central Córdoba - Boca Juniors?
  • Users Predictions: 4 users predict this event. Central Córdoba will win (votes: 1 - 25%). Boca Juniors will win (votes: 2 - 50%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 25%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • Federation decision.
    • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 13 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
    • Boca Juniors is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Central Córdoba won 0.
    • Central Córdoba is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Boca Juniors is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Central Córdoba may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Boca Juniors has had a series of away games.
    • In this match, Boca Juniors is a strong favorite.
    • There will not play in Central Córdoba: Juarez F. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Boca Juniors: Battaglia R. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Carlos Palacios (Knee Injury) Cavani E. (Lower Back Injury) Herrera A. (Muscle Injury)
    • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Central Córdoba won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 8:30. (average 0.7:2.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Central Córdoba won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 5:18. (average 0.7:2.6).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Central Córdoba - Boca Juniors were as follows:
    21.09.2025 Boca Juniors - Central Córdoba 2:2
    07.03.2025 Central Córdoba - Boca Juniors 0:3
    Latest results of Central Córdoba
    Latest results of Boca Juniors
    Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
    Apertura

    Group A
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Estudiantes L.P. ✔ 1694319:71231
    2Boca Juniors ✔ 1686222:91330
    3Velez Sarsfield ✔ 1576217:11627
    4Talleres Cordoba ✔ 1675417:13426
    5Independiente1666424:20424
    6Lanus ✔ 1666418:15324
    7San Lorenzo1657414:14022
    8Union de Santa Fe1656524:20421
    9Defensa y Justicia1547417:19-219
    10Instituto1553715:17-218
    11Platense1637610:15-516
    12Gimnasia Mendoza1544712:21-916
    13Central Cordoba1644811:21-1016
    14Newells Old Boys1535714:26-1214
    15Dep. Riestra161875:12-711


    Group B
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Ind. Rivadavia ✔ 15103228:141433
    2River Plate ✔ 1592422:111129
    3Argentinos Jrs ✔ 1585217:11629
    4Rosario Central ✔ 1583419:15427
    5Belgrano1565413:13023
    6Gimnasia L.P1572617:19-223
    7Huracan1556417:13421
    8Barracas Central1656515:15021
    9Racing Club1555517:15220
    10Tigre1547417:14319
    11Sarmiento Junin1561813:16-319
    12Banfield1653817:19-218
    13Atl. Tucuman1525814:20-611
    14Aldosivi150785:18-137
    15Estudiantes Rio Cuarto1512125:22-175

          Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Estudiantes L.P. is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Boca Juniors is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Velez Sarsfield is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Talleres Cordoba is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Lanus is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Ind. Rivadavia is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    River Plate is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Argentinos Jrs is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
    Rosario Central is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)